IMAGINiT Technologies Industry News

IMAGINiT Technologies’ Building Information Modeling Expert Ken Yost to Speak in Singapore

Ken Yost, an IMAGINiT Technologies expert based in the United States, will be sharing his insights on Building Information Modeling (BIM) at several complimentary seminars this August in Singapore.

A seasoned BIM consultant, Yost will demonstrate how Autodesk products combined with a strategic implementation can enable BIM to be successfully adopted throughout an entire organization.

Event Details:

Friday, August 19, 2011
Session: BIM for Structural Engineers
IMAGINiT Training Centre
#03-01 Thye Hong Kong Centre
2 Leng Kee Rd.
10:00 am – Noon  &  2 pm - 4 pm

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Session: Collaborating with BIM: Concept to Reality
Singapore National Library
100 Victoria Street
9:30 am - 1:30 pm  &   2 pm - 6 pm

Each event will include a light meal and refreshments. For further information and to register while space is available, please call IMAGINiT Technologies at +65 6226 0880 or visit http://events.rand.com.

 

Explore BIM Models from every Perspective with the IMAGINiT BIM Spectrum Virtual Event

IMAGINiT has announced the date of the next industry virtual event as Wednesday, August 17. Our first virtual event explored models from all angles. BIM Spectrum goes beyond that, looking at how models are used across the various disciplines involved in creating and managing buildings—from that first survey to maintenance and retrofitting. You’ll have the chance to hear from our own IMAGINiT experts as well as industry thought leaders in Building Information Modeling who will share their success stories and ideas. 

We've broken the content into two tracks—Manage Your Model and Leverage Your Model. Take sessions from one or both tracks and view on-demand sessions at your leisure.

The BIM Spectrum virtual event allows attendees to login from anywhere. Listen to the presentations via audio through your computer speakers, chat with live booth staff and network with your peers in our virtual lounge at your convenience during the event.

Experiential, engaging and solutions-driven… all in one exciting event!

Register today!

 

 

[acronym] Magazine Launches the First Ever Public Sector CAD Awards

[acronym] Magazine has launched the [acronym] Magazine Public Sector CAD Awards.

This new innovation contest is the first of its kind that challenges federal, state and local government agencies to share the creative ways they have used digital design/CAD software to improve the performance of their agency and enhance the delivery of citizen-centric services.

IMAGINiT Technologies' Bryan Cowles is included in the distinguished panel of judges.

Autodesk and Ferrari Honor Students at Ferrari World Design Contest

Autodesk announced the winner of the Autodesk Design Award in Ferrari’s international student design competition, the Ferrari World Design Contest. Students Kim Cheong Ju, Ahn Dre and Lee Sahngseok from Hongik University received the Autodesk Design Award for their innovative use of design software. Ferrari and Autodesk also recognized the overall winning teams for their visionary designs of the Ferrari of the future including: Hongik University (Republic of Korea) – first place, IED (Italy) – second place, London Royal College of Arts (United Kingdom) – third place. A special award for Innovation and Technology was also presented to Jiangnan University (China). The awards were presented at Ferrari’s headquarters in Maranello, Italy. Autodesk is Ferrari’s design technology partner and proud supporter of the prestigious competition.

The Ferrari World Design Contest challenged students from 50 prestigious international design schools to create the Ferrari of the future, called a hypercar, using the latest generation technologies and materials while preserving the legendary performance and elegance associated with the iconic Ferrari brand. Seven finalist teams were selected, each creating a virtual 3D model of their proposed hypercar using Autodesk Alias software as well as a 1:4 scale physical model. Submissions for the Autodesk Design Award were judged on several aspects, including the use of software to facilitate team collaboration, the use of design software and its advanced capabilities, and for the best quality and visual appeal of the finished hypercar design.

Autodesk Acquires Pixlr

Autodesk has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pixlr, a popular free online and social image creating, collecting, editing and sharing service. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Pixlr service was started in Sweden in August 2008 and provides accessible tools for non-professionals to create, edit, and share images online and socially via platforms like Facebook. The acquisition enhances Autodesk’s ability to provide image editing for its consumer products, such as the SketchBook product line. As a result of the acquisition, SketchBook Pro desktop users will gain the ability to read and write image file formats such as PXD and to easily exchange files while maintaining deep data such as layers. Current Pixlr users will immediately be able to add more freehand sketching to their projects through file compatibility with Autodesk SketchBook Pro desktop application.

 

New Industry Webcasts and BIG IDEAS Virtual Event Recordings Available

View the recording archive from our BIG IDEAS virtual event as we showcase manufacturing industry experts who explore practical solutions to increase your design and efficiency innovation. 

In addition to the show archive, we've posted additional webcasts in the IMAGINiT Webcast archive, including:

• What's New in 3ds Max Design 2012
• Sustainable Design Solutions
• Managing Engineering Automation Processes
• Simulation Solutions: Walk-Through with an Expert
• Overview of e-SPECS for Canada
• Overview of e-SPECS for US

Autodesk Vault Works with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 to Provide Access to Design Information Across the Enterprise

Autodesk announced Autodesk Vault 2012 software now works with Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 to facilitate access to design information across the enterprise. Autodesk’s data management software works with the Microsoft collaboration platform to simplify business intelligence, content management, search and sharing functions for intranet and Internet sites ― all while building a crucial connection between design teams and an extended business enterprise.